This is a compendium of stories, poetry and artwork by Richard Beardsley. He beautifully weaves the story of his life into the fine fabric of his life. If you are a friend of his, you are probably in this book. If you have never met him, you will feel like you are his friend after reading this work. It is a down to earth telling of an artistic take on life.
Richard graduated from Alma College in Alma, Michigan with a major in art and minor in art education. After graduation he taught art in elementary through high school grades in Detroit, Michigan. After 3 years of teaching he moved to the west coast,dividing his time between beach combing, carving sculpture from driftwood and taking classes in metal sculpture.
In 1965 Richard moved to Gainesville where he worked as a museum exhibit designer. After taking a casting course at Penland Crafts School in NC, he started to freelance full time and to teach at SFC's adult education program, where he taught for 8 years.
He continues to work from his studio in the woods north of Gainesville, where he focuses on jewelry design. He is fascinated with the possibilities of combining metals and stones.
